Microeconomics (2nd Edition) (Pearson Series in Economics)
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ISBN: 9780134492049
Author: Daron Acemoglu, David Laibson, John List
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Chapter 8, Problem 4P
(a)
To determine
The PPC graph for each country and also the intercepts and slopes of the PPC.
(b)
To determine
The
(c)
To determine
The country which has
(d)
To determine
The consumption of computers in Thailand and the consumption of rice in US in case of no trade.
(e)
To determine
The tons of rice consumed when both the countries enter into an agreement.
(f)
To determine
The decision of country T and US regarding the proposal.
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